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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X302

Education Studies with Foundation Year

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the BA (Hons) Education Studies with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub. The BA (Hons) Education Studies with Foundation Year provides you with the knowledge and skills to work in a range of educational settings, as a teacher or with a range of other career options open to you. Our Foundation Year programme has been designed to prepare you for studying at undergraduate level and provide you with the required skills and knowledge to transition effectively into level 4 study. A minimum ielts score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Learning Skills
Introduction to Educational Contexts
Child Development and Learning
Contemporary Issues in Education
Educational Psychology and Practice
Sociology of Education
Curriculum Design and Implementation
Research Methods in Education
UCAS Code:X302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Course Fees and Finance

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£31,500
3 years£14,000£22,500£26,000
5 years£17,000£24,000£31,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
58%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
100%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton offers Education Studies with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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